Salisbury Poultry is a leading UK poultry manufacturer supplying high-quality products to major retailers nationwide. We are committed to excellence in food safety, quality and customer service, with our people and continuous improvement at the heart of everything we do.
About the role
The Key Account Manager plays a pivotal role in developing Salisbury Poultry's retail customer partnerships and delivering sustainable commercial success. As the day-to-day commercial contact for customer accounts, they will build lasting relationships, identify new opportunities and help turn customer ambitions into successful account plans and product launches.
Working closely with teams across Planning, Production, Technical, Finance and New Product Development, they will balance customer needs with operational capabilities, using commercial insight to strengthen performance and deliver excellent service. This is an opportunity to combine relationship-building, analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration to make a tangible impact on business growth.
As a Key Account Manager you will have experience in managing and developing retail accounts.
The Key Account Manager will:
- Build strong retail partnerships and grow key accounts through focused account plans and new business opportunities.
- Support pricing negotiations, tenders and promotions to drive sales and improve margins.
- Coordinate customer briefs and new product launches, working across teams to deliver key milestones.
- Keep forecasts accurate, align supply with demand and resolve customer issues to deliver excellent service.
- Turn sales and promotional insights into growth opportunities, while improving processes and planning accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business
- Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, customer and market performance data
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management skills
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, negotiations and customer agreements.
Key Account Manager in Bilston employer: Salisbury Poultry (Midlands) Ltd
As an Accounts and Finance Manager at our company, you will be part of a dynamic team that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in financial operations. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and development, alongside competitive benefits tailored to enhance your work-life balance. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an excellent environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Salisbury Poultry (Midlands) Ltd Recruitment Team
